Cove Haven Resort
Lakeville, Pennsylvania United States of America
Cove Haven Resort
3.8
thatguyken
55 days ago
Magic, fun, beauty - spectacular (Google wouldn't for reasons unknown post this review)
These properties (Cove Haven & Paradise Stream) are spectacular if you can look past some minor issues.
We've been coming since 2018 (about 4x a year) & it's truly our 'happy place(s). We almost always go to Cove Haven even though it's a bit further from us since we're coming from Allentown, PA.
The rooms: You'd be hard pressed to have a pool in your room (Garden Eden Apple & Champagne Tower). The rooms are always clean and make you feel like you're stepping into another world. Sure, there are some cosmetic boo-boos, but maintaining suites with pools is no easy task. We get skylights, a fireplace, ultra comfortable beds, toiletries, pool towels for the room, It's truly modern, transcendental and we could stay for days and be in wonder. We've stayed 25+ plus times in all seasons & it's truly magical. Clean, "ah" moments". Kudos for housekeeping for they do a wonderful job. Minor cosmetic issues aside, these rooms are magic. There's a refrigerator, wonderful shower, lamps that have USD/electrical outlets. Internet is non-existent, but who cares? I could go without news and sports for a few days, and that's part of the charm.
Grounds/pools: As stated, we stay at Cove Haven in Lakeville mostly. There are, in season, two outdoor pools. There's a wonderful one inside the spa area, too. These are all well-kept, and hey, there's a gigantic heart-shaped pool with a bar in season (TanLines.) The pools are wonderful and clean. We especially like the secondary pool at Cove Haven where there are bathrooms outside the pool and one can get a delicious lunch at nearby Spooner's and walk a nice cheesesteak (the best!) and eat at one of the many tables by the secondary pool.
The grounds are sprawling from the hiking trail to the golf upon entry to many buildings that are on property. There's a chalet (staffed) that rents out (for free for guests) archery equipment, cornholing, etc. People might be enthralled by the deer on property (drive slow.) There is 'feed' for sale to feed them. Personally, I find the deer to be kind of scary and eager for a nibble, but they carry Lyme's Disease so while they're beautiful, we try and stay clear of them and never walk barefoot on the grass.
Parking: you will park within a few feet (75-150) from your room. One can drive to the spa/indoor pool, outside pool/Tanlines, the marina/Lookout Lounge or simply, the front desk. Drive slowly and watch out for the deer.
Food: This is much maligned for reasons unknown. They have a wonderful salad bar and the entrees are sumptuous. The staff (Nicole, Chris, Kimberlee, too many others to mention are attentive and hustle without knowing they're working their butts off. I really feel that the food gets underrated. They do a wonderful job, and usually with, nighttime entertainment. Breakfast is buffet and fresh and plentiful. Hot, warm plates, great folks seating people (for dinner as well.)
We eat a lot (and drink) at Spooner's. Best cheesesteaks ever. And that comes from a Philly area person. It's spacious, friendly and there's bowling and an extensive game room one level below. In off-season, there's an MC hosting quiz games, etc. There's a pool table as well and a cool 'selfy-station.'
Tanlines, at the main heart-shaped pool, has delicious drinks, some kitsch (we had drinks served in a take-home pineapple glass.) The food comes from nearby Tanlines and is delicious. During Memorial Day and Labor Day, there's a complimentary BBQ with clams, burgers, hot dogs, etc.
Entertainment: There's plenty of stand-up comics, goofy hosts of game shows.
Others: There's an incredible area near the Lookout Lounge and the indoor pool and spa and gym where one can rent kayaks and paddleboats in season. Or just a few steps down to a beautiful dock that is on Lake Wallenpaupack.
Reservations: the staff is wonderful, the wait times are minimal and they're always accommodating.
I could go on and on, but this is our favorite place - anywhere. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. If you can look past a scuff here or there or some rude guest leaving garbage, you'll be astounded.
Thanks for reading and maybe we'll see you Labor Day week
Amenities
Pool - Indoor
Pool - Outdoor
Spa
Center- Fitness
Parking - Free
Internet - Wi-Fi - Free
Sauna
Restaurant
Property Location
Located in Lakeville, Cove Haven Resort is a 1-minute drive from Lake Wallenpaupack and 11 minutes from Shuman Point Hiking Trail. This golf hotel is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Soarin Eagle Rail Tours and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Dorflinger Glass Museum.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 203 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Dining
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Colosseum Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property Location
Located in Lakeville, Cove Haven Resort is a 1-minute drive from Lake Wallenpaupack and 11 minutes from Shuman Point Hiking Trail. This golf hotel is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) from Soarin Eagle Rail Tours and 13.1 mi (21 km) from Dorflinger Glass Museum.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 203 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Dining
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Colosseum Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Need To Know Info
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees. The actual booking amount will be charged in USD. See FAQs for more details.
Customer Reviews
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Storyteller426921
|1 review
I just wish... We have been going to the Cove Haven resorts for many years. It really has been going downhill. So many abandoned rooms and entertainment is lacking. There used to be headline entertainment years ago. No care is taken to the area anymore. Mildew on buildings and chairs, broken arcade games and just indifference to the resort as a whole.
We stayed in the Champagne room and on first glance it looked great. Upon looking around we saw that the champagne glass was a mess. Chipped paint in the part where you sit and on the outside the mirrored glass was cracked and part of the champagne glass was broken. The massage table had ripped vinyl. Nobody is going to want to lie on that. The sauna never got really hot.
There were good things though: the staff was all wonderful. Shout out to Chris in the dining room. He was awesome. Food was good both nights in the dining room.
The boat ride on the lake was fun. The staff was great there.
The rest of our room was decent. Very comfy bed and the pool area was clean. The shower was great too.
We loved seeing the deer and feeding them.
Reception area is very nice as well as the dining room. I just wish care was taken to the rest of the buildings. It looks terrible.
Camper52224968692
|1 review
Ants on my scrotum. Our stay at Cove Haven (September 19–21, 2025) was extremely disappointing due to both a severe pest issue and the overall condition of the resort.
On our first night, we noticed ants near the nightstand. We reported this to the front desk Saturday morning and were told maintenance would spray the room. By evening, the ants seemed gone, but Saturday night they returned in force. Takeout dessert containers were swarmed with ants, and later that night, we woke up to ants crawling on us in bed - an experience no guest should ever have to endure. On Sunday morning, we reported it again, only to be told, “A manager will call you later in the week.” It is now Wednesday, and no one has followed up. To make matters worse, upon unpacking at home, we found ants in our luggage and had to thoroughly clean our trunk, suitcases, and clothing to prevent an infestation in our house.
Beyond the ants, the resort itself shows clear signs of neglect. The property is old, but not in a nostalgic “classic resort” way, in a poorly maintained, profit-driven way. Our room had improperly sealed windows between the bedroom and pool room, large chunks of stucco missing or separating from the walls, and deteriorated black silicone caulking. The bathroom shower drain gurgled when the sink was used. Around the resort, I found multiple expired fire extinguishers, some of which were over two years past their due date. That’s a serious safety concern.
The staff experience was mixed. Some employees were excellent and tried their best, but most seemed apathetic, as if they knew the resort was in decline and were merely collecting a paycheck. The dining room food was another letdown: overpriced, dressed-up to look 5-star, but in reality, “boogie mid-grade” quality. And while the resort sells romantic add-ons like chocolate-covered strawberries and other food packages, it’s entirely unacceptable to market these luxuries when guest rooms are actively dealing with pest infestations.
I paid over $1,200 for mediocrity and neglect. For a resort marketed as a romantic getaway, this was unacceptable. Between the pest infestation, dangerous lack of maintenance, and dismissive management, Cove Haven fell far short of expectations. Sadly, we cannot recommend this resort and will not be returning.
However, Cove Haven provided something I had never experienced before. Ants crawling on my scrotum. Not recommended, but unforgettable.
jeluffde
|1 review
Good place to relax or have a lot of fun Over the years we have stayed at Cove Haven a number of times going back to when it was run by Caesars. Each time we had a good time. There is enough to do so that you don't get bored, while at the same time, you can chose to just sit back and relax. The meals, breakfast and dinner, are always good with a good buffet selection for breakfast. At least the last time we were there. There is usually nighttime entertainment on the weekends ( which is usually when we go ) which is ok.
We haven't been there in a couple of years now, but are thinking of returning soon.
Oh, the speedboat rides on the lake is always enjoyable. Try it.
Tyanna2828
|1 review
Awful Experience We visited Cove Haven to celebrate our 10th anniversary. The staff were friendly, especially our server in the restaurant Jojo, Jr. The food ok, but definitely not great.The "resort" is very dated. It's unfortunate because the land and views are beautiful. The outdoor pools were dirty, as well as the lawn chairs. We went inside the spa to use the whirlpool instead, however it didn't work.
Our room had the famous heart shaped tub. Our first night there we attempted to use it, however there was black mold all around it. We called the front desk and asked that someone come clean it with bleach. We were told no one was available. A woman from the front desk brought us a cleaning rag and a spray bottle with fabuloso! She said she didn't have access to the bleach. We were not going to clean it, so we drained the water and went to bed. The next morning we went to the front desk, with photos, and asked for the tub to be cleaned thoroughly. Long story short, it never got cleaned, the manager never came to the room and didn't call as promised.
We can deal with the property being dated, but cleanliness is a non-negotiable.
Overall, the restaurant staff were friendly. The food was not great, the pools were dirty, the whirlpool was broken, and there was black mold in our tub.
Also, while there were activities all around the property, many needed maintenance badly. The archery targets were falling apart, the basketball hoop was hanging crooked, and the mini golf was a joke. We will NOT be returning. We'll spend a little more to visit better maintained resorts. If I could give zero stars I would.
thatguyken
|1 review
Magic, fun, beauty - spectacular (Google wouldn't for reasons unknown post this review)
These properties (Cove Haven & Paradise Stream) are spectacular if you can look past some minor issues.
We've been coming since 2018 (about 4x a year) & it's truly our 'happy place(s). We almost always go to Cove Haven even though it's a bit further from us since we're coming from Allentown, PA.
The rooms: You'd be hard pressed to have a pool in your room (Garden Eden Apple & Champagne Tower). The rooms are always clean and make you feel like you're stepping into another world. Sure, there are some cosmetic boo-boos, but maintaining suites with pools is no easy task. We get skylights, a fireplace, ultra comfortable beds, toiletries, pool towels for the room, It's truly modern, transcendental and we could stay for days and be in wonder. We've stayed 25+ plus times in all seasons & it's truly magical. Clean, "ah" moments". Kudos for housekeeping for they do a wonderful job. Minor cosmetic issues aside, these rooms are magic. There's a refrigerator, wonderful shower, lamps that have USD/electrical outlets. Internet is non-existent, but who cares? I could go without news and sports for a few days, and that's part of the charm.
Grounds/pools: As stated, we stay at Cove Haven in Lakeville mostly. There are, in season, two outdoor pools. There's a wonderful one inside the spa area, too. These are all well-kept, and hey, there's a gigantic heart-shaped pool with a bar in season (TanLines.) The pools are wonderful and clean. We especially like the secondary pool at Cove Haven where there are bathrooms outside the pool and one can get a delicious lunch at nearby Spooner's and walk a nice cheesesteak (the best!) and eat at one of the many tables by the secondary pool.
The grounds are sprawling from the hiking trail to the golf upon entry to many buildings that are on property. There's a chalet (staffed) that rents out (for free for guests) archery equipment, cornholing, etc. People might be enthralled by the deer on property (drive slow.) There is 'feed' for sale to feed them. Personally, I find the deer to be kind of scary and eager for a nibble, but they carry Lyme's Disease so while they're beautiful, we try and stay clear of them and never walk barefoot on the grass.
Parking: you will park within a few feet (75-150) from your room. One can drive to the spa/indoor pool, outside pool/Tanlines, the marina/Lookout Lounge or simply, the front desk. Drive slowly and watch out for the deer.
Food: This is much maligned for reasons unknown. They have a wonderful salad bar and the entrees are sumptuous. The staff (Nicole, Chris, Kimberlee, too many others to mention are attentive and hustle without knowing they're working their butts off. I really feel that the food gets underrated. They do a wonderful job, and usually with, nighttime entertainment. Breakfast is buffet and fresh and plentiful. Hot, warm plates, great folks seating people (for dinner as well.)
We eat a lot (and drink) at Spooner's. Best cheesesteaks ever. And that comes from a Philly area person. It's spacious, friendly and there's bowling and an extensive game room one level below. In off-season, there's an MC hosting quiz games, etc. There's a pool table as well and a cool 'selfy-station.'
Tanlines, at the main heart-shaped pool, has delicious drinks, some kitsch (we had drinks served in a take-home pineapple glass.) The food comes from nearby Tanlines and is delicious. During Memorial Day and Labor Day, there's a complimentary BBQ with clams, burgers, hot dogs, etc.
Entertainment: There's plenty of stand-up comics, goofy hosts of game shows.
Others: There's an incredible area near the Lookout Lounge and the indoor pool and spa and gym where one can rent kayaks and paddleboats in season. Or just a few steps down to a beautiful dock that is on Lake Wallenpaupack.
Reservations: the staff is wonderful, the wait times are minimal and they're always accommodating.
I could go on and on, but this is our favorite place - anywhere. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. If you can look past a scuff here or there or some rude guest leaving garbage, you'll be astounded.
Thanks for reading and maybe we'll see you Labor Day week